The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SUBORN
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does SUBORN mean?
SUBORN verb- To induce to commit an unlawful or malicious act, or to commit perjury
- To procure privately, or by collusion; to incite secretly; to instigate.